Claudio Noce, a native of Rome, Italy, emerged onto the scene in 1975, his arrival prefacing a storied career as a visionary director and writer. The late 1990s witnessed the genesis of his creative odyssey, as he began crafting his inaugural short films and documentaries, laying the groundwork for a future replete with innovative storytelling.
As his artistic endeavors continued to flourish, Noce's collaborations with an array of Italian artists and advertising companies served as a testament to his versatility and capacity for adaptability.
Noce's career trajectory reached a pivotal milestone in 2005, when he garnered widespread recognition within the Italian cinematography landscape. This significant breakthrough was marked by the receipt of the esteemed "David di Donatello" award and the "Silver Ribbon" from the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists for his outstanding short film, "Aria". This critically acclaimed short was showcased at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where it also garnered the European Film Award, further solidifying Noce's reputation as a talented filmmaker.
The success of "Aria" was followed by the creation of another award-winning short movie, "Adil e Yussuf", which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2007. This notable achievement was accompanied by a nomination for the "David di Donatello" award, a testament to Noce's continued growth and recognition within the industry.
In the year 2006, Noce brought forth a documentary film titled "Aman e gli altri", which was formally presented at the esteemed Torino Film Festival, serving as a precursor to the production of his highly acclaimed inaugural feature film, "Good Morning Aman", which premiered in 2009.
The aforementioned film, starring the talented Valerio Mastrandrea, was officially selected for presentation at the prestigious 2009 Venice International Film Festival, where it was showcased as part of the coveted Critics Week program.
Notably, Noce received nominations for the prestigious "David di Donatello" award, as well as the "Silver Ribbon", and ultimately took home the FICE award (Italian Federation of Cinema d'Essai) for "Breakthrough Directing", a testament to his exceptional skill and artistic vision as a director.
Notable director Noce's sophomore feature film, "The Ice Forest", boasts an impressive ensemble cast, featuring the talents of renowned Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica, alongside talented Russian actress Ksenia Rappoport, esteemed Italian actor Andriano Giannini, and gifted Italian actor Domenico Diele.